Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Low Carbon
• Circular
• Inclusive
• Collaborative

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved a 5% reduction in total water withdrawal compared to 2015.
• Achieved 11 Taiwan EEWH certifications and 5 U.S. LEED certifications (including 2 Copper-rated EEWH and 1 Gold-rated & 2 Platinum-rated LEED certifications).
• Reforestation of 83.79 hectares and greening of 2.3 hectares.
• 70% waste recycling rate

Social Achievements

• Launched 2016 Supplier Sustainability Award.
• Opening of a new female-only employee dormitory in Kaohsiung (2017).

Governance Achievements

• Conducted performance evaluation of board of directors members incorporating financial, non-financial and sustainability-related indicators.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Slowing economic growth and geopolitical uncertainty.
• Environmental degradation, energy and natural resource shortages, rapid climate change, stricter government regulation.
• Growing pressure from investors and stakeholders to comply with climate and environmental laws and regulations.
• Customers demanding higher environmentally compliant standards.

Mitigation Strategies

• Integrated and dynamic strategic framework with four strategic pillars (Low Carbon, Circular, Inclusive, and Collaborative).
• Investments in research and development of advanced packaging technologies.
• Close collaboration with material and equipment suppliers and key customers.
• Implementation of robust systems including Green Facility, energy conservation, energy efficiency enhancement, use of solar power and green power purchases.
• Participation in CDP programs.
• Disclosure of information using the TCFD framework.
• Interest rate swap contracts to mitigate interest rate risk.
• Currency forward and swap contracts to reduce foreign currency exposure.
• Business continuity mechanism, dedicated disaster management team.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 107 supplier audits

Responsible Procurement

• ASE Group Supplier Code of Conduct
• EICC Code of Conduct
• Conflict-free minerals policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (typhoons, floods)
• Changes in precipitation patterns
• Continued warming

Transition Risks

• New environmental regulations
• Changes in customer preferences
• Increased stakeholder concerns

Opportunities

• Green bond financing
• Development of energy-efficient products
• Participation in carbon markets
• Renewable energy programs

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guideline

Certifications: ISO 14001, IECQ HSPM QC080000, ISO 14064-1, ISO 50001, ISO 14067, ISO 14046, ISO 14045, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
• SDG 13 (Climate action)
• SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
• SDG 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
• SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• SDG 1 (No poverty)
• SDG 3 (Good health and well-being)
• SDG 4 (Quality education)
• SDG 5 (Gender equality)
• SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• SDG 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions)
• SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals)

ASE's four strategic pillars contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient products

Awards & Recognition

• Outstanding Enterprise Award (China CSR Summit)
• Industry Group Leader (Dow Jones Sustainability Indices)
• Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA)
• Climate A List (CDP)
• Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Award
• Country Deals of the Year 2014 (Asiamoney)
• First Emerging Market Corporate Green Bond and First Green Bond in Taiwan (Climate Bonds Initiative)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Low Carbon
• Circular
• Inclusive
• Collaborative

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon emissions by 781,124 tCO2e through 316 carbon reduction projects.
• Increased renewable energy share to 24% of total energy consumption (46% increase from previous year).
• Reduced water use intensity per unit revenue by 67% from 2015 baseline.
• Achieved 95% general waste recycling rate.
• Reduced hazardous waste intensity by 45% from 2015 baseline.
• Recycled 37,817 megaliters of wastewater.

Social Achievements

• Launched employee engagement survey with focus on sustainability, covering 80,000+ employees.
• Established ASE Social Enterprise Co., Ltd. to promote sustainable development and social inclusion.
• Launched campus sustainability programs, including renewable energy-powered aquaponics farms in elementary schools.
• Increased proportion of female employees in management positions to 27%.
• More than 6,300 female employees in STEM positions (17.6% of total STEM jobs).

Governance Achievements

• Published first TCFD Report.
• Implemented organization-level process for classifying, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
• Acquired cybersecurity insurance.
• Executive compensation linked to ESG metrics (greenhouse gas emission and water withdrawal intensity).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical risks and climate events.
• Talent shortages.
• Cybersecurity risks.
• Water scarcity in some regions.
• Increasing pressure to reduce GHG emissions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies and diversified investments.
• Implemented human resources platform for talent recruitment and training.
• Established information security risk management framework and acquired cybersecurity insurance.
• Developed robust water risk management strategies and increased water recycling.
• Committed to Science Based Targets and net-zero emission targets, investing in renewable energy and carbon reduction projects.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 125 audits/year

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Sustainability risk assessment questionnaires
• On-site/remote audits
• RBA VAP
• Conflict minerals management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (e.g., droughts, typhoons)
• Water scarcity

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes (e.g., carbon pricing, renewable energy mandates)
• Market shifts towards low-carbon products and services

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services
• Investment in renewable energy and carbon capture technologies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO/SAE 21434, GSMA

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)
• SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient products (e.g., wireless communication modules, POS machines)
• Recyclable packaging

Awards & Recognition

• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (Industry Leader 2016-2021)
• S&P Global Gold Class (2016-2021)
• CDP A List (Climate Change and Water Security)
• Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards (TCSA)
• Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards (TSAA)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Low Carbon
• Circular
• Inclusive
• Collaborative

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 32% compared to 2020.
• Recycled over 30 million tons of water.
• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 600,110 metric tons of CO2e.
• Established a plastic recycling center.
• Planted more than 200,000 trees across 197.26 hectares of land.
• 87% of facilities utilized renewable energy, accounting for 19% of total power consumption.

Social Achievements

• Launched the ‘Women’s Sustainable Innovative Talents Cultivation Competition and Dream Building Plan’.
• Hired over 3,500 new foreign employees and about 600 employees with disabilities.
• Extended paid maternity leave from 8 weeks to 10 weeks at Kaohsiung and Chungli facilities.
• Provided a monthly childcare subsidy of NT$5,000 to employees with children aged 0 to 6 years old (NT$10,000 if both parents work at SPIL).
• Organized 54 ocean and 31 beach cleanup activities, with 1,164 participants cleaning up 5 tons of marine debris.

Governance Achievements

• Continued listing on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 7 consecutive years.
• Maintained leadership position on climate change for seven consecutive years.
• Rated MSCI ESG “A” for 2022.
• Awarded ISS ESG Prime status for outstanding corporate sustainability performance.
• Received the 2022 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards - Social Empowerment.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising energy costs
• Talent shortages
• Supply chain disruption
• Climate change
• Geopolitical risks
• Cybersecurity risks
• Renewable energy risks
• Key talent risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies
• Accelerated sustainable manufacturing through digital transformation
• Established 36 smart factories
• Introduced carbon pricing
• Established solar power generation capabilities
• Actively procuring renewable energy and RECs
• Combined efforts with customers and suppliers to purchase renewable energy collectively
• Developed emergency response procedures
• Implemented policy compliance
• Strengthened human resource management and enhanced incentive programs
• Strengthened cybersecurity defenses
• Purchased cybersecurity insurance
• Actively exploring the procurement of offshore wind power and other types of renewable energy
• Established a key talent database and maintain an effective management mechanism to continuously strengthen talent retention and recruitment.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 187

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct
• Supplier sustainability requirements
• RBA VAP

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Increased demand for sustainable products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Standards, TCFD, TNFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 46001, ISO 14064-1, ISO 14067, ISO 14045, ISO 22301, ISO 15408, ISO/SAE 21434, IEC 62443-2-1, GSMA

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 14
• SDG 15

Initiatives contribute to these goals through water resource management, energy management, waste reduction, climate action, and biodiversity conservation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient products
• Products with non-hazardous materials
• Recyclable products

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards - Social Empowerment
• 2022 Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Awards
• CDP Climate Change A List (7 consecutive years)
• CDP Water Security A List (3 consecutive years)
• CDP Supplier Engagement Rating A List (4 consecutive years)
• S&P Global Gold Class (7 consecutive years)